By Sam WallerWith just a week to go before the big night, parents of Albany High School seniors are putting the final touches on plans for the annual Project Graduation party.

By Donnie A. LucasTeachers and staff at Albany ISD have been on a food adventure this week thanks to the Albany PTO, along with the support of local businesses and individuals.

By Melinda L. LucasThree veteran retiring educators will be honored at a special reception on Wednesday, May 24 at Nancy Smith Elementary School.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany school bands will wrap up the school year with a spring concert on Thursday, May 18 in the high school auditorium, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the sixth grade band.The fifth grade band will take the stage at 6:45 p.m.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany will continue its endeavor of providing Albany High School graduates a solid spiritual foundation with its annual Bible Presentation.The program will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at the church.

By Sam WallerWeather postponed the first attempt to install a vegetable garden at the Ben Richey Boys Ranch Albany location and brought work to a halt during the second try on Wednesday, May 3.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County ResourceCare hosted the 19th annual spring health fair at the Albany Bank Park last Friday, May 12.ResourceCare program director Mindy Ary said children attended from Nancy Smith Elementary School and the Mother’s Day Out program.

By Sam WallerVolunteers are still needed to assist with Nancy Smith Elementary School’s annual track meet and field day. Principal John Gallagher said anyone wanting to help can call the NSES office at 325-762-3384.The track meet and field day will be held Tuesday, May 23.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Ellis Hise qualified for FFA state competition Monday, May 15, at the Area IV convention in Wichita Falls.Hise, a sophomore, placed first in the Star Lone Star Farmer agribusiness competition. He also won the Proficiency Award for Ag Services Entrepreneurship.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany school board accepted two resignations and hired one teacher at their May 8 meeting.The resignation of secondary science teacher Michelle Lowrey, which had been anticipated since the April session, was accepted with regrets, along with that of aide Tammy Kelsey.